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Every year, the booksellers at Powell’s submit their Top Fives: their five favorite books that were released in 2023. It’s a list that, when put together, shows just how varied and interesting the book tastes of Powell’s booksellers are. I highly recommend digging into the recommendations — we would never lead you astray — but today...
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Cities of refuge
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Michael Helm
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Michael Helm's "Cities Of Refuge", is not a book I couldn't put down. Why? It made me feel uneducated. Why? Because I didn't get it. Although Mr. Helm's writing is beautiful and complex and he really delves into the lives of his characters, the story just didn't come together for me. A lot of issues were dealt with: violence/trauma/healing, secrets, unresolved guilt, immigration,extended disfunctional families, etc...I felt there was too much going on, too many issues. The end of the story fell flat and left me wondering what it was I just read.
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My Name Is Memory
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Ann Brashares
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
The first chapter of Ann Brashares, "My Name Is Memory", is like any other young adult novel. Girl crushes over aloof, mysterious guy. Yawn. Chapter two takes us back many centuries to the beginning of mysterious guy's life. Now I'm awake. Although I found parts of the story a bit slow it quickly gained momentum and suspense. Interwoven throughout a love story that spans centuries is a very powerful and unnerving message of Metaphysics. Anyone who has an interest in reincarnation will definitely enjoy this book.
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Dr. Hackenbush Gets a Job: Sexual Harassment and Class Warfare
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Ginger Mayerson
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
A delightful, fast-paced romp through money - and the lack of it - and ignorant men who need to be put in their place. And Hackenbush does it with style. Ms. Mayerson's writing is contemporary, offbeat and engaging. I've never listened to jazz but my interest has been sparked. Mable Hackenbush is my new hero!
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Dr. Hackenbush Gets a Job: Sexual Harassment and Class Warfare
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Ginger Mayerson
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Hmmm...well...you know how you are hungry and you keep eating and getting fuller but just aren't satisfied? You just end up bloated and angry? This is how "The Surf Guru", reads. Each story seems like a fragment of something bigger that never satisfies. Maybe that was Doug Dorst's intention. To give us just a taste. Hmmm...well...
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Surf Guru
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Doug Dorst
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Hmmm...well...you know how you are hungry and you keep eating and getting fuller but just aren't satisfied? You just end up bloated and angry? This is how "The Surf Guru", reads. Each story seems like a fragment of something bigger that never satisfies. Maybe that was Doug Dorst's intention. To give us just a taste. Hmmm...well...
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Templar Salvation
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Raymond Khoury
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
If you are looking for a fast-paced, history infused adventure, "The Templar Salvation", will fulfill. Well-written plot development and interesting characters with a thorough historical background ranks this book with the best of it's genre. I read the first book, "The Last Templar", a couple of years ago and was hoping there would be a sequel. So, Mr. Khoury...I'm waiting patiently for the next one. I'm hoping you have one in the works.
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Stray Sod Country
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Patrick McCabe
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
"The Stray Sod Country", is an odd, oddly written story. It takes place primarily in 1958 Cullymore, Ireland. The townspeople are superstitious...and rightly so. Their most secret thoughts are being stirred and manipulated by an unseen, malevolent entity. And a very patient one. This malign force will at times take years to finish tormenting his puppets but then when he's done, he takes them away with a pleasant memory. How nice of him. He goes by many names but I see him as a very twisted reaper. I liked this book, but I didn't love it. And now I find myself peering deeper into the shadows and looking over my shoulder.
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The Little Known
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Janice Daugharty
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Does using found, stolen money to do good negate the wrongness of the money being stolen? Morally, no. But in twelve year old Knot Crew's mind, it does. He hopes that each of the recipients of his anonymous gifts will use the money to improve their impoverished situations. Some do, some don't. Janice Daugharty writes a touching story that will stay with you and make you want to right all the wrongs in the world. And cook a really big dinner.
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Invisible River
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Helena Mcewen
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Evie is off to art school in London, leaving behind her widowed, alcoholic father. During the next year she does much soul searching as she deals with loss, love and learning to let go. Through it all, Evie is supported by her amazing circle of friends. Helena McEwen writes in color. There isn't a lot of story here but the word painting is exceptional. When it comes to beautiful imagery, Helena McEwen is a master.
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The Circle Cast: The Lost Years of Morgan Le Fey
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Alex Epstein
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
"The Circle Cast", is a well-written side-step that tells us about Morgan Le Fay's early years and what helped to shape her into the woman she was to become. It also gives a good base in understanding Morgan's future relationship with her half-brother, Arthur. I am an avid reader of Authurian novels. Jack Whyte, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Mary Stewart, T. H. White...and now Alex Epstein. I hope there will be a sequel.
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Following My Toes
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Laurel Osterkamp
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Laurel Osterkamp is a captivating author. She digs deep and nails it. The self-doubt and self-analysis of the main character made my head spin. All this agony eventually led to self-discovery and forgiveness. The people closest to you can and do hurt you the deepest. A little bit of psychic itching always helps.
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Too Near the Edge
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Lynn Osterkamp
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
My first comment: OMG, I'm so hungry! The food...I want some of that food! My second: wow, some strong, open-minded women. I like that. The Contact Project: very, very interesting. Reading about it actually made me shiver. "Too Near The Edge", is a great read but it could have been longer.
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The Brothel. Lesley Pearse
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Lesley Pearse
WillowHalliday
, June 09, 2011
Although I enjoyed the story, I found the writing style a bit simplistic, especially for the subject matter. For the most part the plot was riveting. Maybe not quite believable but we all need happy endings. And I do appreciate barefaced writing.
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